Single or double strollers can be rented at the Millions of Memories store, on the colonnade.

Wheelchairs can be rented for $10/day from the Guest Services Office near the Giant Dipper, or the Season Pass Office at Main Entrance. A photo ID and credit card imprint are required. First come, first served.

The City of Santa Cruz has several beach wheelchairs available free of charge from lifeguard station #1 on Cowell Beach near the Wharf. For further information on beach wheelchairs please call (831) 420-6013.

Bike racks are located near the Casino Arcade, Neptune's Kingdom, Entrance 3/Looff Carousel, and by the entrance to the River Parking Lot.

A limited number of bike lockers are available through our Guest Services Office, near the Giant Dipper. The fee is $5 per day and requires a photo ID and credit card imprint, or $50.00 deposit. The bike lockers are located at the entrance to the River Parking Lot, and in the parking lot of the Shoreline Apartments near Entrance 4.

Choosing the best time to visit the Boardwalk depends on your particular needs and interests. If you’d prefer to visit when there are fewer guests around, then you should come in the fall, spring or early on a summer week day.

On a summer weekend, peak hours are usually between 1pm and 3pm, so plan to arrive at opening or after 5 p.m. Summertime is the Boardwalk’s key season and special events, including our Free Friday Night concert series, are very popular.

The park, however, is ready for visitors and our staff works very hard to accommodate guests in a timely manner. Our lines are shorter and move faster than most other area amusement parks.

The Boardwalk operates two main parking lots adjacent to the park. Check rates

Off-site parking with Boardwalk shuttle service is available on our busiest weekends at the County Government Building, 701 Ocean Street. Call 831-423-5590 to ask if the off-site parking shuttle is operating.

Yes, for the safety of all of our guests, no offensive or gang-related attire or tattoos are permitted on the Boardwalk. Guests who refuse to comply with the policy will be asked to leave the Boardwalk and related properties.

Yes, All drones are prohibited at the Boardwalk and any unauthorized drone observed over the Boardwalk will be reported to local law enforcement, regardless of its point of origin or operation. Drones may pose a potential safety risk and may violate Federal Aviation Administration guidelines.

The Boardwalk Historium filled with photos is located on the 2nd floor of Neptune's Kingdom. Also keep an eye out for historic interpretive signs located throughout the park. A book and DVD about park history are sold in the Millions of Memories store on the colonnade.

With its many beaches, attractive downtown, and majestic redwood parks, there’s a lot to see and do in Santa Cruz County. Within walking distance of the Boardwalk, the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf has great restaurants, gift shops, kayak rental, whale watching tours, and fishing.

If you like to walk or ride bikes, nearby West Cliff Drive takes you past a world-class surf spot, a small surf museum, and beautiful coastal views. Head inland for a few blocks and discover eclectic Pacific Avenue in downtown Santa Cruz, bustling with locals, UCSC students, sidewalk cafes, bookstores, restaurants, and unique shops.

Or take a short drive to the picturesque village of Capitola or head up to the mountains for wine tasting in the redwoods. It’s all here!